Finding the Third Proportional to 638,961,972 and 913,093,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,961,972 and 913,093,278 is: 1,304,834,044.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,961,972 : 913,093,278 = 913,093,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,961,972/913,093,278 = 913,093,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,961,972x = 913,093,278 × 913,093,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,961,972x = 833,739,334,328,785,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,739,334,328,785,280/638,961,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,304,834,044.69
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